1%
How do they justify this when
nurses are queuing at food banks
and struggling to pay rent?
All whilst the government
and their mates
steal off our plates.
Another cap on wages
to pay for their mistakes
spiralling debt
all invested in billionaires.
Who invests in us,
the carers?
The ones brave enough
to ride these waves
on broken boards,
our wetsuits old and torn
circled by a shark named ‘rona.
There’s not much hope is there,
especially when the lifeboats
are manned by people
who just don’t care.
Not an air of humility
or respect evenfor sacrifices
we continue to make.
The latest,
a sneaky change
to nursing ratios
on the most poorly patients.
So intubated people
only need half a nurse now
which is reassuring to know.
Especially when we’re aware
caring for critically ill COVID patients
takes a massive toll
emotionally,
mentally
and physically aswell.
Sending staff into hell
with half the help
won’t bode well.
And what do you think
a 1% pay cap
has done for morale?
Absolutely disgraceful,
they should be ashamed of themselves.